Five things not to miss this weekend

Mar. 27, 2014

1. Junior League Follies variety show

Today

The Junior League of Des Moines hosts Follies: Capital City Celebrities at 7 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. The variety show features dance, music and comedy from Junior League members, community leaders and others.

2. Winter Jam Christian rock showcase

This month’s stubborn cold spell might explain why the Christian rock Winter Jam tour is coming to Des Moines during the first full week of spring.

The lineup includes Newsboys, Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb and others. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Wells Fargo Arena. $10, available at the door. www.jamtour.com

3. ChildServe's Bubble Ball fundraiser

Saturday

ChildServe’s annual Bubble Ball takes place at 7 p.m. at Capital Square, 400 Locust St. The building’s atrium will be transformed into a bubble-filled movie wonderland. The event includes dinner and drinks and raises money to purchase property for two group homes. $125. Go to www.childserve.org/bubbleball

5. 'Stuart Little' at the Civic Center

Saturday

Based on the book by E.B. White, “Stuart Little” tells the story of an unusual mouse and the adventures he embarks on to discover the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship. 1 p.m. Saturday at Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. $10. www.desmoinesperformingarts.org